Preservation Month
Preservation Month
Preserve the past, shape the future. Join us for exciting events and make history come alive this Preservation Month! We've curated a comprehensive calendar of events from our office and our partners: events include scavenger hunts, tours, festivals, hands-on workshops, and more!
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In San Antonio, May is Preservation Month, a celebration of the built heritage, cultures, ideas and traditions that make our city unique. Each May we host numerous events to celebrate as well as partner with several local organizations to curate events that honor and showcase the city's cultural heritage and traditions.
Thank you for celebrating with us, San Antonio!
Home Repair Fair | May 17, 2025
The Home Repair Fair (formerly known as the Historic Homeowner Fair) is the Office of Historic Preservation’s annual FREE event that connects homeowners and renters with local professionals, services, and solutions for the care and maintenance of their homes.
On Saturday, May 17, step inside the iconic 1968 Confluence Theatre (Wood Courthouse) at Hemisfair and visit with exhibitors which include design professionals, craftspeople, and vendors.
There is something for everyone at the Home Repair Fair, including:
- Consultations and technical guidance with local rehab experts
- Opportunities to connect with vendors offering repair and reuse services
- Live demonstrations and interactive studios
- Family-friendly DIY activities for attendees of all ages
- music, food trucks…and much more!
Visit the Home Repair Fair website to learn more about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, or pre-registering to let us know what you're excited for!
Amazing Preservation Race
The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) Amazing Preservation Race (APR) challenges San Antonio's finest to compete through feats of strength and knowledge. A clever mix of a scavenger hunt, trivia night and obstacle course, APR features the local culture and history of San Antonio in this entertaining competition.
Teams of 4 must follow clues and complete challenges to fill their passports before racing to the finish. The first team to cross the finish line with their completed passport wins! Top prizes include staycations!
Learn more about race rules and register.
Picnic & a Movie (in the Eastside Cemeteries)
Picnic & a Movie – FREE in the Historic Eastside Cemeteries!
To honor the tradition of families lunching in the cemeteries, we’re inviting San Antonio to enjoy a free evening in the beautiful Historic Eastside Cemeteries. Bring your own picnics, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy some cinema magic under the stars.
This may we’ll be screening the 1995 adventure classic Jumanji.
The event will take place in City Cemetery #1, located along Paso Hondo Street between S Monumental and S Palmetto Streets, across from the National Cemetery at 517 Paso Hondo. Look for signage and park along the city streets between the cemeteries.
This event is part of San Antonio’s Preservation Month celebrations and highlights the legacy of the Historic Eastside Cemeteries, where generations of San Antonians are laid to rest.
Hosted by the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), this free event also celebrates our ongoing work with the Cemetery Stewardship Program — a dedicated volunteer initiative to care for and preserve these sacred spaces.
RSVP now (register) and we’ll send you an email with all the details closer to the event!
Contact: 210-207-0035 or email [email protected]
Cost: FREE
UPCOMING EVENTS
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In celebration of the City of San Antonio’s Preservation Month, join us for an exclusive tour of that explores the origins of the San Antonio Museum of Art as the Lone Star Brewery. Led by SAMA’s Director of Operations, Scott Sanders, this tour will reveal the 19th-century brewery’s roots and the architectural ingenuity that shaped our Museum’s modern identity. The tour will conclude on our River Pavilion with a cold beer and the opportunity to continue the conversation. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! This tour will involve extensive walking, both inside on smooth gallery floors, and outside on crushed granite and uneven brick surfaces. Please wear comfortable and suitable footwear. 📍 Where: SAMA, 200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215 |
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Join OHP for the Amazing Preservation Race, a downtown urban scavenger hunt. 📍 Where: Legacy Park |
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Come and celebrate San Antonio's Westside history, culture and people with Paseo por El Westside on Saturday, May 24, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza (816 S. Colorado). Also get a preview of the Westside's community participatory museum, el Museo del Westside. 📍 Where: Rinconcito de Esperanza, 816 S Colorado San Antonio, TX 78207 |
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To honor the tradition of families lunching in the cemeteries, we’re inviting San Antonio to enjoy a free evening in the beautiful Historic Eastside Cemeteries. Bring your own picnics, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy some cinema magic under the stars. We'll be showing Jumanji! This free event also celebrates our ongoing work with the Cemetery Stewardship Program — a dedicated volunteer initiative to care for and preserve these sacred spaces. 📍 Where: City Cemetery #1 |
PAST EVENTS
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